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2009/09 (September) Immigration topic [21 entries]

2009/10 (October) Prioritize Poverty Over Environmental Protection topic [12 entries]

2009/11 (November) Resolved: Failed nations are a greater threat to the United States than stable nations. [28 entries]

2009/12 (December) Resolved: That merit pay based on student achievement should be a significant component of K-12 teacher compensation in United States public schools. [29 entries]

2010/01 (January) Resolved: President Obama's plan for increasing troops in Afghanistan is in the United States' best interest. [25 entries]

2010/02 (February) Resolved: In the United States, organized political lobbying does more harm than good. [25 entries]

Public Forum Guide     08-09-2009 257.30 Kbytes

Public Forum Judging Guide Includes a blank ballot sample.   10-29-2009 146.61 Kbytes

Build Leadership Training through Service Learning and Action October 2009 guide to incorporating service learning contests, such as The People Speak (Global Debates) and the International Public Policy Forum in the classroom and to extend co-curricular opportunities. See also Service Speaking Opportunities  Curriculum Corner (Rostrum)    09-14-2009 394.17 Kbytes Keywords: ippf global speak people the debates

Past Topics Past topics/resolutions for Policy Debate, Lincoln-Douglas, Public Forum and a list of finalist original orations. See also Lincoln-Douglas  Policy Debate    07-14-2009 Keywords: debate lincoln-douglas oratory policy public forum topics